Routine inspection·April 4, 2024

On 04/04/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvira Sierra conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Licensee, Sarah Carlson. Facility hours of operation are M-F from 05:30 am to 08:30am and then 11:30am to 05:30pm . Licensee stated there are no new residents living in the home since licensure. Form (LIC 126), Entrance Checklist for Family Child Care Homes, was provided to Licensee. Upon arrival LPA observed four children being supervised by Provider's Assistant. Licensee arrived later during the inspection. A health and safety inspection of all areas accessible to children was conducted and the following was observed. Home appears orderly and suitable for children. Off limit areas are: All bedrooms, Kitchen, and Living room area will be only used as a transition to the children's bathroom , and backyard. The licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. Hazardous items were stored inaccessible to children in care. Napping equipment and age-appropriate toys/play equipment were observed. There is a weapon in the home that was observed to be stored according to regulations . LPA also observed the iron fenced surrounding the swimming pool is in good repair and meet Title 22 regulations. A working telephone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed at the home. The licensee was advised that prior to making alterations or additions to the home or grounds, the licensee should notify the Department of the proposed changes. Facility provides meals for clients. Last fire drills is properly documented and conducted at least once every six months. Licensee transport clients. Four children\342\200\231s files were reviewed and are completed. Preventative health and current pediatric CPR and first aid was verified for Licensee. CPR expires on 02/25. LPA explained to Licensee that absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Licensee must notify the department anytime facility is closing for vacation or any other leave that requires to be absence more than 20 percent per day. Report continues on subsequent page 809C--- All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Licenses acknowledge that a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department if provided. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Licensee does not care for infants. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . The licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Sarah Carlson, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Sarah Carlson.